Bond University is a member of the Australian Institute of Sport's Elite Athlete Education Network (EAEN) Program, which provides flexible study loads and requirements for athletes.
Bond University will support elite athletes in the balanced pursuit of their academic and sporting goals through providing flexible academic regulations for students-athletes of an elite level.
Tier one status will be granted to an athlete that currently competes at a national / international level in an open age group in their chosen sport.
Tier two status will be granted to an athlete that represents at a state level or national level in an age group in their chosen sport.
Please note each application is judged on its individual merits in consultation with the relevant National Sporting organisation. Applicants will be granted BESP status if they are a member of one of the following organisations:
*note applicants that do not fall under one of the above organisations may still apply.
To attain the status of an elite athlete, students must register with, and be approved by, the Bond Sport Office.
To apply for the Elite Sport Program at Bond University, please complete the Elite Athlete Program application form. A current Bond Student email account is required to apply (must be enrolled).
A reference letter from your coach is also required. Please email the letter to [email protected] or deliver it to the Bond Sport Office (Building 9, level 2).
| Alexander Graham | Swimming | Master of Business Administration |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | Cricket | Bachelor of Property |
| Laura Taylor | Swimming | Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
| Angus Blyth | Rugby | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Abigail Schoorl | Swimming | Bachelor of Laws |
| Jack Winchester | Rugby | Bachelor of Laws |
| Spencer Jeans | Rugby | Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
| Lachlan Connors | Rugby | Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice |
| Ronan Kapi | Rugby | Bachelor of Sport Management |
| Tristan Bullen | Swimming | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Madeleine Gough | Swimming | Bachelor of Biomedical Science |
| Ryan James | Rugby League | Master of Business Administration |
| Wilson Blyth | Rugby | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Isabelle Mason | Swimming | Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science |
| Max McCarthy | Tennis | Doctor of Medicine |
| Keegan Hipgrave | Rugby League | Master of Business Administration |
| Hollie-Kate Melia | Gymnastics | Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws |
| Zane Nonggorr | Rugby | Bachelor of Laws |
| Mia Smith | Equestrian | Bachelor of Project Management |
| Jake Upfield | Rugby | Master of Business Administration |
| Mikayla Pauga | AFL | Bachelor of Psychological Science |
| Harrison Ireland | AFL | Bachelor of Sport Management |
| Tom Hauck | Swimming | Bachelor of Actuarial Science |
| Maddison Ridley | Netball | Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science |
| Claire Dooley | Skiing | Bachelor of Biomedical Science |
| Lara Claydon | SUP/Surfing | Bachelor of Sport Management |
| Joe Collins | Surf Life Saving | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Hamish Roberts | Rugby | Bachelor of Psychological Science |
| Elliot Roberts | Triathlon | Bachelor of Sport Management |
| George Blake | Rugby | Diploma of Built Environment |
| Mackenzie Branch | Rowing | Bachelor of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying |
| Joey Fittock | Rugby | Doctor of Physiotherapy |
| Kiera Gazzard | Artistic Swimming | Bachelor of Design in Architecture |
| Joshua Collett | Swimming | Bachelor of Biomedical Science |
| Mia O'Leary | Swimming | Bachelor of Business \ Bachelor of Social Science |
| Zoe Hanna | Rugby | Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
| Morgan Ferres | AFL | Bachelor of Commerce \ Bachelor of Laws |
| Ruby Sargent-Wilson | AFL | Bachelor of Sport Management |
| Lucinda Pullar | AFL | Doctor of Medicine |
| Ben Armbruster | Swimming | Bachelor of Sport Management |
| Alec Braund | Tennis | Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
| Pierre van der Westhuyzen | Kayaking | Bachelor of Actuarial Science |
| Lucinda Alati | Equestrian | Bachelor of Business \ Bachelor of Social Science |
| Camille Neighbour | Gymnastics | Bachelor of Actuarial Science \ Bachelor of Laws |
| Chelseann Osborne | Sailing | Diploma of Health Sciences |
| Madeleine Hardy | Swimming | Bachelor of International Relations \ Bachelor of Laws |
| Edward Speller | Swimming | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Will Savage | Surf Life Saving | Bachelor of Commerce |
Bond’s Elite Athlete Fund assists BESP members with funding for a sporting event or competition. Up to $2000 will be available to support events ranging from World University Games and Championships through to National and State Championships.
